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Scientists have developed and tested a new anti-clotting drug in mice that shows promise for treating heart attacks and stroke. It may also prove useful for COVID-19.
Sexism in cardiovascular research means that heart attacks are often missed in women. And that women are less likely to receive recommended therapies and rehabilitation opportunities.
Is a glass or two of red wine good for your heart? What about your cholesterol and blood pressure? Our experts explain the controversies.
The burden of communicable disease is declining in Africa and life expectancy is increasing. But non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer are wreaking havoc.
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Regional Adviser, Immunisation, WHO Regional Office for Africa, Stellenbosch University
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Queen's University, Ontario
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Professor of Medicine, Queen's University, Ontario
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Internal Medicine Resident, Queen's University, Ontario
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Member, IMPART (Inflammation & Metabolism, Physical Ability, & Research Translation) Network, Dalhousie University
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Professor of Pharmacology, University of Illinois Chicago
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Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics, University of Washington
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Assistant Professor of Global Health and Health Metrics Sciences, University of Washington
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Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington
